Martinez

The California Highway Patrol reports that on August 13, at about 4:30pm, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a solo motorcycle crash on Pacheco Boulevard at Palm Avenue. A Harley …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between July 28 – Aug 7 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. …

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) reports the third dead bird and third group of trapped mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus …

Martinez, California – On August 1st, 2023, a Benicia man was sentenced in Contra Costa Superior Court in Martinez for several child exploitation crimes. The Honorable Mary Ann O’Malley remanded into …

Bently’s Container Bar, a newly opened business in downtown Martinez was the victim of both a burglary and vandalism on July 30 around 1:00 am. In a 40-minute security video …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between July 22-27which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 7/22 – Alhambra …

At 3:10 pm Saturday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a vegetation fire in the 700 block of Rancho La Boca Road in the …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between July 14-21 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 7/15 – …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between July 1-13 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 7/7 – …

Laboratory analysis shows that samples of coke dust collected by Contra Costa Health (CCH) following Tuesday’s hazardous materials release at Martinez Refining Company (MRC) did not contain high levels of …

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at about 7:01 PM, a Contra Costa County Sheriff deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop in Bay Point. The vehicle immediately fled and began …

I am deeply disappointed and quite frankly, downright angry upon learning of yet another potentially hazardous release by the Martinez Refining Company (MRC), the second incident to have occurred in less than …

The Contra Costa Health Services HazMat responded to the release of dust from Martinez Refining Company Tuesday morning. Material from the release is visible on the ground in surrounding neighborhoods. …

CCAS and Bissell Pet Foundation team up to provide free adoptions during the month of July with shelter near capacity    Martinez, CA – All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services …

It was a busy Sunday afternoon for Contra Costa County Fire Protection District as they responded to several fires around Contra Costa County. Here are some highlights: At 7:43 pm, …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between June 25-30 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 6/25 – …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between June 16-24 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 6/21 – …

On June 21 the Martinez City Council approved its City of Martinez’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Roadmap. It was a 4-0 vote and three-years in the making. Prior to …

On Wednesday, the Martinez City Council will look at amending its contract with Contra Costa County for services to Unhoused Persons. If approved, it will allow the Martinez Police Department …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between June 9-15 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 6/14 – …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between June 1-8 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 6/5 – …

Investigation Continues into Refinery’s Failure to Notify the Public of Hazardous Materials Release A toxicologist hired by Contra Costa Health has determined that a release of spent catalyst in November …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between May 19-31 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 5/24 – …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between May 19-26 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 5/24 – …

On May 24, the City of Martinez will host a meeting to discuss its Preferred Plan and Implementation strategy regarding the Waterfront Marina Trust Land Use Plan. The joint meeting …